Negaunee Public Schools

June 23, 2003

 

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Negaunee Public Schools, City of Negaunee, County of Marquette, and State of Michigan, held on June 23, 2003, at the Negaunee High School Library.

 

Members Present:        Fae Collins, Art Gischia, Dan Hintsala, Osmond T. Kemp, Virginia Paulson, Dave Rice and Martin Saari.

                                   

Members Absent:  None    

 

Administrators Present:

James Derocher, Superintendent

Bob Bonetti, High School Principal

Ron Saari, Lakeview  School Principal 

Paulette Patron, Special Education Coordinator

Lorraine Johnson, Administrative Aide for Finance

Julie Dompierre, Recording Secretary

 

Others Present:  None 

 

198.       The public Budget hearing was called to order by President Dan Hintsala at 6:30 p.m. 

 

199.              Motion by F. Collins, supported by O. Kemp, to adjourn the Budget hearing  at  6:39 p.m.Motion carried 7-0.               

 

200.  The regular board meeting was called to order by President Dan Hintsala at 6:39 p.m.

               

201.       A quorum of the board was established.

 

202.              Motion by A. Gischia, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the agenda with the following addition:  210. New Business, Item Q. Administrative Contracts. Motion carried 7-0.

 

203.       Public Comment - None

               

203.              Motion by V. Paulson, supported by D. Rice, to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of May 19, 2003.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

205.       Motion by M. Saari, supported by F. Collins, to approve the consent items as presented.     

                Motion carried 7-0. 

 

206.       Payment of Bills and Financial Reports

 

A.         Motion by D. Rice, supported by O. Kemp, to approve payment of bills totaling  $180,282.47.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

                B.  Received the Financial report from the Administrative Aide for Finance, Lorraine Johnson.

 

207. Written reports were received from the, Community Education Director, Health and Shine                 Coordinators and the High School Assistant Principal.  Oral reports were received from Bob Bonetti, High School Principal, Ron Saari, Lakeview School Principal, Paulette Patron, Special Education Coordinator and James Derocher, Superintendent.

 

208.       Correspondence - None

                       

209.       Old Business:

 

A.         Motion by F. Collins, supported by A. Gischia, to accept the $45,000 bid from Ron Reeves for the Pineview School.  Motion carried 7-0.

           

210.       New Business:

 

A.    Motion by A. Gischia, supported by M. Saari, to approve the following 2002-03 budget amendment:  revenues totaling $11,281,225 and expenditures anticipated at             $10,995,000.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

B.          Motion by O. Kemp, supported by M. Saari, to approve the 2003-04 budget, with a revenue forecast of $11,046,605 and expenditures projected at $11,044,736.  Motion carried 7-0.                                      

               

C.          Motion by V. Paulson, supported by F. Collins, to adopt the Resolution to Borrow in the amount of $995,000.  A roll call vote was taken -  all ayes.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

D.         The annual election (unofficial) results were listed as follows: No action necessary. Art Gischia            82 Votes Osmond T. Kemp 81 Votes Dave Rice 79 Votes

               

E.          Motion by M. Saari, supported by A. Gischia, to approve continued membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, (MHSAA).  A roll call vote was taken -  all ayes.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

F.           Motion by F. Collins, supported by D. Rice, to approve the sale of the property at the west end of the south parking lot at Lakeview Elementary School to the City of Negaunee for the price of $1.00 and other considerations.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

G.         Motion by V. Paulson, supported by A. Gischia, to accept the bid from Raymond Kivela, for the 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck, in the amount of $533. Motion carried 7-0.

 

H.         Superintendent Derocher discussed the Booster ClubÕs plans to renovate the locker rooms at the Lakeview Memorial Gymnasium.  No action necessary.

 

I.             Motion by A. Gischia, supported by D. Rice, to approve the revisions to the Student Handbook, with the changes as discussed:  Motion carried 7-0.

 

J.             Superintendent Derocher informed the Board that Colleen Juidici, Middle School Clerk and Food Service employee, has submitted a letter of retirement.  No action necessary.

 

K.         Superintendent Derocher informed the Board that he had received two letters of resignation from Dan Skewis, BoyÕs Tennis Coach and Nicole Coduti, Volleyball Coach. No action necessary.

 

L.          Motion by V. Paulson, supported by M. Saari, to approve the appointment of Kyle  Bell to the position of Industrial Arts Teacher at the Middle School for the 2003-04 school year.  Motion carried 7-0.      

M.        Motion by A. Gischia, supported by O. Kemp, to appoint Patricia Juidici as a part-time secretary at the Negaunee Middle School.  Motion carried 7-0.                              

 

Motion by F. Collins, supported by O. Kemp, to approve the following Schedule B positions:

 

Marcia Paquette    Flag Corp Director

Connie Heinlein   High School Bowl

Connie Heinlein   Forensics

Connie Heinlein   High School Student Council

Gregory Rose        Chess Club Advisor

Kevin Jacobson    Class Advisory - 9th Grade

Vineta Miller         Class Advisory  - 10th Grade

Kathy Alexander  Class Advisory - 11th Grade

Marius Grazulis    Class Advisory -12th Grade

Mark Setterlind     Concert Orchestra

Gerald Anderson  Summer Music Advisor/ Director

Gerald Anderson  Athletic Games

Kathy Houghton   Pioneer

Connie Lindblom Special Group Vocal

Helen Grossman   National Honor Society

Dick Koski             JV Assistant Football Coach

Mike Pynnonen    Middle School Football Coach

Robbie Bennett     Middle School Football Coach

Dan Bonetti            Middle School Football Coach

Byron Nelson        High School 9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Jack Tripp               Girls Tennis Head Coach

Bruce Farrell          Girls Tennis Assistant Coach

Kristen Rogers      High School Cheerleading Head Coach

Erin Racine             High School Cheerleading Assistant Coach

Jodi Mattson          Middle School Cheerleading Coach

Gregg Nelson        Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 

                               

Due to Gregg NelsonÕs conduct President Hintsala declined to approve  of his position as the Girls Varsity Basketball Coach.  Motion carried 6-1.                                                      

 

N.         Motion by A. Gischia, supported by V. Paulson, to approve a $10 increase in the pay to participate athletic fees for the 2003-04 school year.  A fee of $50 per sport with a school year family limit of $135.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

O.         Motion by F. Collins, supported by A. Gischia,  to move into Executive Session at 8:06 p.m., to discuss contract negotiations and the administration contracts.  Motion carried 7-0.  The Board reconvened into open session at 8:48 p.m.

 

P.           Motion by F. Collins, supported by V. Paulson, to approve the administrative contracts as recommended by the Administrative Committee.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

Motion by F. Collins, supported by M. Saari, to approve the SuperintendentÕs contract  through June 30, 2008.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

211.    Public Comment - None

 

212.    Other Business - None

                 

213.    Motion by M. Saari, supported by O. Kemp, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

                ______________________________                                                    ________________________________

                        Dan Hintsala, President                                                                                     Fae E. Collins, Secretary